Indigo Design Award 2027 Opens for Entries: International Design Competition Deadline Set for January 31

The Indigo Design Award 2027 is now accepting submissions from design agencies, freelance designers, and students worldwide. Celebrating excellence in graphic design, branding, digital design, UX/UI, packaging, illustration, and design for social change, the international competition provides creative professionals with a platform to present their work to an experienced global jury.

The regular submission deadline is January 31, 2027. An Early Bird period offering a 15% discount will remain open until September 30, 2026, followed by an Extended Early Bird period with a 10% discount until November 30, 2026. Judging is scheduled for March 2027, with the winners expected to be announced in April 2027.

An International Platform for Contemporary Design

Organised annually, the Indigo Design Award recognises creative achievement, innovation, craftsmanship, and effective visual communication across a wide range of contemporary design disciplines.

Entries are reviewed by an international jury composed of professionals working in areas such as product design, creative direction, branding, digital experiences, typography, UX/UI, and visual communication. The 2027 jury includes designers and creative professionals associated with companies including Roblox, Zoom, Spotify, Microsoft, Nike and ServiceNow.

Competition Categories

The competition covers a broad selection of design fields, including:

• Graphic Design
• Branding
• Packaging Design
• Illustration
• Logo Design
• Typography
• Digital Design
• UX/UI Design
• Website Design
• Apps
• Interactive Design
• Product and Gadget Design
• Artificial Intelligence
• Design for Social Change
• Poster and Brochure Design
• Promotional Materials

Projects may be entered into more than one relevant category. Each additional category is evaluated separately, meaning an outstanding project may receive recognition in multiple areas.

Who Can Enter?

The Indigo Design Award 2027 is open to three levels of participants:

Agencies: Design service companies with more than one employee.

Freelancers: Professional designers who earn, or have earned, most of their income through design services.

Students: Individuals currently studying design at a school, college, or university.

Participants may be based anywhere in the world. Submitted projects must have been completed within the last five years, and entries must be prepared in English. Entrants must own the submitted work or possess the necessary rights and authorisation to enter it. Copyright remains with the designer, although entrants grant the organisers permission to reproduce submitted images for competition-related promotional purposes with appropriate credit.

Entry Fees

The standard entry fees are:

• Students: USD 100 for the initial entry and USD 30 for each additional category
• Freelancers: USD 150 for the initial entry and USD 50 for each additional category
• Agencies: USD 250 for the initial entry and USD 70 for each additional category

Early Bird discounts apply during the periods announced in the official competition calendar.

Entrants may upload up to ten JPG or PNG images for each submission. Individual image files must not exceed 5 MB, while supporting PDF documents may also be included where necessary.

Awards and International Recognition

Selected projects are recognised with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards across the competition’s categories. Major annual honours are also presented to exceptional entrants, including titles such as Designer of the Year in the relevant design disciplines.

Winning the Indigo Design Award provides designers with international recognition and an opportunity to present their work to a wider professional audience. Awarded projects are featured through the Indigo Design Award’s official winners platform and promotional channels.

The competition also organises an annual design award event, bringing together selected winners, jury members, and members of the international creative community. For the 2027 competition cycle, the winners are scheduled to be announced in April, followed by the annual award event at the end of May 2027. (Indigo Design Award)

How to Apply

Applicants must first create an account on the Indigo Design Award website and confirm their registration by email. They can then complete the online submission form by providing the project title, design director, company or school, selected category, client information where applicable, supporting images, documents, and relevant project links.

Entries should be reviewed carefully before payment, as submissions generally cannot be changed once the payment process has been completed. (Indigo Design Award)

Further information, complete category listings, competition rules, and the online submission form are available through the official Indigo Design Award website.